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It's considered something of a footnote now, but Robin Williams' last TV credit before his death was for "The Crazy Ones," a David E. Kelley-created single-camera sitcom that aired from September 2013 to April 2014. "The Crazy Ones" was notable in that it was Williams' first time headlining a TV series since the broadcast of "Mork and Mindy" (with Pam Dawber) over three decades earlier. Williams had spent the bulk of his career working in standup or starring in movies, often gaining a great deal of acclaim for his performances. He was nominated for Oscars for "Good Morning, Vietnam," "Dead Poets Society," and "The Fisher King" before finally winning for his very generous turn in "Good Will Hunting." His comedy albums also won him multiple Grammys, while his standup specials netted him two Emmys. 

Williams would happily have made a joke about how he is not an Egot, but a mere Ego.

Sylvester Stallone's "Judge Dredd" is not remembered as one of the best sci-fi movies ever, to say the least. Lambasted by critics and disliked by audiences, the 1995 film earned a disappointing $113.5 million at the global box office against a $90 million budget and remains conspicuously absent from lists of Stallone's finest films.

To his credit, Stallone hasn't attempted to bury his futuristic flop. Instead, he's been known to discuss the film when the opportunity calls for it. In 2006, the star addressed some of the issues "Judge Dredd" had while answering fan questions for Ain't It Cool News:

"I think, from what I recall, the whole project was troubled from the beginning. The philosophy of the film was not set in stone – by that I mean 'Is this going to be a serious drama or with comic overtones' like other science fiction films that were successful? So a lotta pieces just didn't fit smoothly.

Batman movies have The Joker, the Scream franchise has Ghostface, and documentaries have… Woody Allen?

The disgraced comedian and filmmaker was the subject of the 2021 HBO docuseries Allen v Farrow, which re-examined the 1992 criminal investigation that was launched in response to allegations that Allen molested his daughter, Dylan Farrow. Now Allen has popped up in another doc, and, yet again, his role is that of an antagonist.

Hitting theaters in the U.K. this week is Twiggy, a new documentary from director Sadie Frost all about English model and “‘60s fashion icon” Twiggy, aka Dame Lesley Lawson.

Of course, the film covers Twiggy’s 1967 trip to New York City when she was just 17. She was accompanied by her manager/boyfriend who was 10 years older, and who, according to The Guardian, “became an oppressive and unfaithful controlling figure.” But clearly whoever put together this cheery newsreel footage at the time seemed...

Can Adrien Brody ever truly own his Oscar?(Photo Credit – theacademy/Instagram)

Adrien Brody may have claimed the Best Actor title at this year’s Oscars, but the golden trophy in his hands? That doesn’t technically belong to him.

Of course, that won’t stop The Brutalist star from proudly displaying it on his mantle, at least for now. After a fierce competition against Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice), and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Brody emerged victorious for his portrayal of László Tóth, an architect striving to rebuild his life in America.

Adrien Brody takes extra time to call out Jew-hate and racism while accepting his second Oscar for Best Actor.

He also deserves the award for Best Humanity at the Oscars.

Thank you, Adrien.

A few fun facts about Oscar statuettes: 

The award is 13-and-a-half inches tall, and the award, overall, weighs about eight-and-a-half pounds. The statues are made of solid bronze and are plated in real gold. During metal shortages during World War II, the Oscars were made out of painted plaster, although winners were permitted to swap them for bronze ones once the materials were plentiful again. 

It's been said that handing an Oscar too much can make the gold tarnish, so Oscar winners have to be careful with them. The statuettes are made by an art foundry in Chicago called Polich Tallix, the same firm that handled the work of Roy Lichtenstein, and the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. 

The statuettes also, technically, don't belong to the voters or to the people who win them. Indeed, starting in 1951, the Motion Picture Academy introduced a new rule forbidding recipients from...

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has given a high accuracy score to Dev Patel's true story movie about the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which came out in 2019. Patel's best movies see him in thrilling roles, portraying captivating characters that are highly unique depending on the story he's contributing to. This includes everything from his theatrical debut in 2008's Slumdog Millionaire, to his first directorial movie as the lead character in 2024's Monkey Man. His performances are often memorable thanks to the way he commands the screen whenever he's front-and-center.

Beyond original stories for the big screen, Patel has also starred in multiple adaptations of existing works. This includes 2019's The Personal History of David Copperfield, where he played the title character, and 2021's The Green Knight, where he was the Arthurian knight Gawain. However, his talent also stretches into movies based on real events, like portraying mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan in...

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published in 1843. It was an instant success, quickly and deeply branding itself into the British consciousness. The story became widely spread, and soon other enterprising authors were eager to jump on Dickens' coattails; as early as 1844, "A Christmas Carol" was adapted to the stage no less than three times. After Dickens himself finished writing "David Copperfield" in 1853, he began giving live readings of a truncated version of his tale. He then proceeded to read the story for live, paying audiences every year for the next 17 years.

The story of "A Christmas Carol" follows a wealthy miser named Ebenezer Scrooge who ... Wait, what am I doing? You know the story of "A Christmas Carol." It's one of the most famous, enduring, and otherwise repeated stories in the history of Western literature.

In 1901, the relatively novel medium of film got its hand on "A Christmas Carol...

The Best Picture Oscar nominees of 1936 contained a few stone-cold classics and a large handful of duds. The Academy nominated 10 films for Best Picture that year, with the top honor going to Robert Z. Leonard's three-hour glitzy musical biopic "The Great Ziegfeld". "The Great Ziegfeld" is visually spectacular but kind of mushy as a melodrama, serving more as a fond farewell to its subject (who died in 1932) than a legitimately great film.

The legit bangers nominated that year included Frank Capra's "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," one of the master director's more notable comedies. Also pretty good were William Dieterle's "The Story of Lois Pasteur" starring Paul Muni, and Jack Conway's delightful screwball film "Libeled Lady" with Powell and Myrna Loy. Conway also directed a serviceable adaptation of "A Tale of Two Cities," which many readers may have watched in their junior high school classrooms.

But...

With the New Year upon us, it’s time for our annual tradition of looking at the cinematic horizon. Having highlighted 30 films we guarantee are worth seeing this year and those we hope get U.S. distribution, we now venture into the unknown. We dug deep to chart the 100 films we’re most looking forward to, from debuts to documentaries to the return of some of our most-beloved auteurs, along with a small batch of studio films worth giving attention.

Though the majority lack a set release––let alone a confirmed festival premiere––most have wrapped production and will likely debut at some point in 2024. Be sure to check back for updates over the next twelve months (and beyond).

100. Play Dirty (Shane Black)

After the critical failure of The Predator, Shane Black returns to what he’s best at: irreverent crime capers. Bringing Donald E. Westlake’s famous criminal Parker to the big screen,...

Only Fools and Horses, the legendary British sitcom created by John Sullivan, remains a timeless comedy gem. First hitting screens in 1981, it revolves around the Trotter brothers, Del Boy and Rodney, as they chase dreams of striking it rich through hilariously ill-fated schemes. Living in Peckham, South London, the duo operates their market trading business out of a beaten-up yellow Reliant Regal three-wheeler van.

Del Boy, the older sibling, is a cheeky, quick-witted wheeler-dealer with grand ideas of becoming a millionaire. Rodney, on the other hand, is more level-headed and forever frustrated by his brother’s far-fetched plans.

Only Fools and Horses | Credit: BBC

The show isn’t just about laughs, it’s about family, friendship, and everyday struggles. Alongside Del and Rodney are unforgettable characters like their Grandad, and quirky friends including Trigger, Boycie, and Denzil. From slapstick comedy moments to touching emotional scenes, the series beautifully balanced humor and heart.

If there's something Harry Potter fans unanimously agree on, it's that the original cast was perfect. They also agree there was no one but Daniel Radcliffe who could've played the titular role, despite his appearance differences from the famous wizard. However, Radcliffe almost didn't get the role, to the detriment of more successful American actors.

Daniel Radcliffe was 11 years old when Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone started filming in September 2000, the same age as his character. The English actor had only one acting credit to his name at that time, having played a young version of David Copperfield in the same-titled BBC limited series. While he did score the titular role in Harry Potter, the original casting director for the first film, Susan Figgis, told Deadline Radcliffe wasn't the first choice and Chris Columbus wanted an actor with more achievements.

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BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in January 2025, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.

The January lineup includes the final season of Vera, starring Academy Award nominee Brenda Blethyn. Watch the titular Dci Vera Stanhope confront new challenges before hanging up the hat in Season 14. The emotional finale premieres on BritBox on January 2.

Father Brown Season 12

BAFTA-winning comedy Gavin & Stacey: The Finale arrives on BritBox on December 26. Take a final peek behind the scenes with the iconic ensemble once more with Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell, streaming on January 1.

Crime in the Cotswolds continues in Season 12 of Father Brown. The BritBox fan-favorite starring Mark Williams returns on January 23. Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy (Robert Webb) continue to navigate love, careers, friendship and...

Armando Iannucci has launched a production company and is tying with BBC Studios on a development partnership.

The decorated British comedy writer has opened Touchscreen with long-standing collaborator and producer Kevin Loader along with development producer Charlotte Draper. The agreement with BBC Studios will see the pair work on scripted shows for the UK and internationally.

The new partnership will be committed to mentoring and championing new British talent, on and off screen, according to its founders. Iannucci will continue his partnership with HBO, which recently spawned The Franchise comedy with Sam Mendes.

Alongside Touchscreen, Loader will continue running Free Range Films, which he has overseen with Roger Michell since 1996, with credits including The Mother, Enduring Love and Venus. He won a BAFTA for ITV’s The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies in 2015.

Iannucci, whose past credits include Veep, The Thick of It and The Personal History of David Copperfield,...

After studying shoemaking and production at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and the renowned Fine Arts Program at the School of Lacambre in Belgium, French-born Chloe Gosselin launched her eponymous line in 2014 with a vintage-inspired collection of elegant footwear elevated by modern accents like mesh, cutouts, metallic leather, and zippers.

Exotic skins are used in many expertly crafted feminine heels, sandals, boots, and flats.

Her boyfriend is David Copperfield, an American magician. She gave birth to their daughter, Sky, in February 2010. Chloe Gosselin was born on August 22, 1984, and is 28 years his junior.

David Copperfield and Chloe Gosselin attend the ‘Now You See Me 2’ World Premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on June 6, 2016 (Credit: Adam Bielawski / WENN / Derrick Salters)

Starting as a model and mother, she designed her first collection while balancing family life and studying at Fit. After launching her brand during New York...

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This November, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the surreal action comedy-drama series Interior Chinatown to the Christmas comedy-drama film Nutcrackers. However, for this article, we only included the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Hulu in November 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Aliens (November 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – 20th Century Fox

Aliens is a sci-fi action thriller drama film written and directed by James Cameron. The 1986 film is set in a dystopian future and it follows Ellen Ripley who is sent back to the planet Lv-426 to establish communication with a terraforming colony but when she gets there she is hunted by an Alien Queen who is out for her life. Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver,...

On September 8, 2024, an open casting call was announced for the new HBO original series adaptation of Harry Potter. The call was for actors aged between 9 and 11 on April 2025 from among the residents of the UK and Ireland. The announcement reiterated that the series will be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books, like the films before.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

The films also looked for age-appropriate actors for the roles of Harry Potter and his friends. They considered some talents like Tom Felton, who was a couple of years older than his character Draco Malfoy. Interestingly, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint—the main trio—were each born a year apart.

Emma Watson’s Age At The Beginning And End Of Harry Potter Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Credits: Warner Bros.

There’s a new sensation in Tinseltown and she’s playing a younger version of Cate Blanchett in The Lord of the Rings. Welsh actress Morfydd Clark has been active in the industry since 2014. Trained at the Drama Centre London, she has a theatrical background. In films and TV, she predominantly landed roles in period dramas, horror, and fantasy.

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Credits: Prime Video

In 2020, she was cast in a main role in the spin-off series to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. She played Galadriel in The Rings of Power, the role Blanchett played in the original. Clark’s performance has received a positive response from the audience.

Clark has shown her distinct acting skills in a wide variety of roles in the past. She was first noticed in her role as Frederica Vernon in Whit Stillman...

Morfydd Clark is best known for playing Galadriel in Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, but she has a wide range of other movie and television roles under her belt as well. While Rings of Power has received a mixed reception since its 2022 debut, Clark's performance is one of the series' consistent highlights throughout seasons 1 and 2. Instead of trying to mimic Cate Blanchett's movie performance, Clark provides her own distinct take on the character.

Her Galadriel is younger, more impulsive, and more prone to anger yet Clark still imbues the character with gravitas and a commanding delivery of her lines. She brings to life one of The Rings of Power's best characters and has strong chemistry with Charlie Vickers, making the relationship between Galadriel and Sauron particularly compelling to watch. Clark was already a rising star before The Rings of Power, though, and has...

Maggie Smith’s legendary status in film and theater is undisputed, and for Daniel Radcliffe, their first meeting left quite the impression. As a child actor, Radcliffe’s early encounters with veteran stars were often a blend of awe and nerves, but his introduction to Dame Maggie Smith was especially memorable.

Maggie Smith in the Harry Potter franchise | Credits: Warner Bros.

Smith’s sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude turned what could have been an intimidating first exchange into a charming and humorous moment, one that Radcliffe would never forget. Their unique connection, formed during the early stages of Radcliffe’s career, paved the way for an extraordinary professional relationship that would span over a decade, deeply influencing the young actor.

The Nearly Awkward First Meeting Between Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith Maggie Smith in The Miracle Club | image: Embankment Films

In 1999, nine-year-old Daniel Radcliffe was gearing up for his very...

The legions of Harry Potter fans worldwide are still in mourning after the passing of acting legend Dame Maggie Smith, who played Professor Minerva McGonagall in seven Harry Potter films. Tributes from her past co-stars have been pouring in, but perhaps the most touching was seen outside Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Dame Maggie Smith passed away on Sept. 27 at 89, and many of her past colleagues have put forth some loving tributes. However, one of the more beautiful moments honoring the late actress was captured by the social media user, Adventuring with Annie, which showed a large group of people standing outside Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios in Orlando, holding up their wands in a symbolic salute to Smith. The raising of the wands seen in the video evokes the imagery of the emotional send-off seen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince after the death of Professor Albus Dumbledore.

Updated with the latest: Several Harry Potter cast members have paid tribute today to their costar Maggie Smith, who died this morning at 89.

“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job,” Daniel Radcliffe said in a statement to the press today. “I knew virtually nothing about her other than that my parents were awestruck at the fact that I would be working with her.

The two actors actually met on a job prior to the Potter franchise, when both were cast in a 1999 BBC adaptation of David Copperfield. Radcliffe played the young Copperfield, and Smith his great-aunt Betsey Trotwood.

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“The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Dame,” he continued, “so the first thing I asked her when we met...

Dame Maggie Smith died this week, bringing to an end a legendary seven-decade career on both stage and screen. And while Smith's death has spawned a very welcome look back at the whole, incredible span of her career, it has also provoked especially strong reactions amongst the fandom for the Harry Potter films,...

Harry Potter veteran Daniel Radcliffe reflects on his relationship with Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away today at the age of 89. The two are commonly known as working together on the movie franchise based on J.K. Rowlings books. The franchise performed well, with every film earning the Certified Fresh accolade on Rotten Tomatoes and, if the Fantastic Beasts films are counted, grossed $9.5 billion at the global box office. The two have seen success inside the franchise, of course, but also outside, as Smith had an acclaimed career even before the franchise, earning two Oscars.

Speaking with Variety, Radcliffe paid an emotional tribute to Smith. He reflected on the first time he met her, when he was nine years old, and read through scenes for David Copperfield, which was his first acting gig, saying he was nervous to meet Smith, who immediately put him at ease. Radcliffe says that he...

This morning, it was revealed that Dame Maggie Smith had died at the age of 89. While we’re still deeply saddened by the news, it’s been heartwarming to see tributes to the iconic actress pouring in from across Hollywood. Daniel Radcliffe, who starred alongside Maggie Smith in David Copperfield and the Harry Potter franchise, posted his own tribute, praising the actress as a “fierce intellect” with a “gloriously sharp tongue.“

“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job. I knew virtually nothing about her other than that my parents were awestruck at the fact that I would be working with her,” Radcliffe said in a statement. “The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the first thing I asked her when we met was ‘would you...

We lost an icon of stage and screen with the passing of Maggie Smith, and tributes from her co-stars and Hollywood admirers are pouring in.

The Oscar and Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that spanned decades, including a key turn as the sharp-tongued Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham on the PBS period drama Downton Abbey. Hugh Bonneville, who played Violet’s son Lord Grantham, offered his memories of Smith in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye,...

It's a sad day for the Wizarding World, as beloved Harry Potter actor Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89. The legendary actress' career dates back to the 1950s, and she has touched so many hearts. Among the wonderful, touching tributes was her Harry Potter co-star, Daniel Radcliffe.

Dame Maggie Smith passed away on Sept. 27, and the news was confirmed by her children. Since then, many co-stars have publicly shared their tributes, including Harry Potter and her Downton Abbey co-stars. Naturally, Daniel Radcliffe was also among those to pay his respects, as his relationship with the late British actor dates back to his role in the two-part miniseries David Copperfield when he was merely 9 years old, praising her "intellect, sharp tongue, and charm," per Variety.

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On Friday, Daniel Radcliffe shared a sweet tribute for Maggie Smith, who died earlier in the day at age 89. The actors appeared together in the Harry Potter films, in which Smith played Professor McGonagall. In his missive, he recalled the first time he met the actress, years before their most-celebrated work together on Harry Potter.

“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old, and we were reading through scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job,” Radcliffe said in a statement, referring to the TV role...

Dame Maggie Smith is being remember fondly following her death at age 89 on Friday. Her loyal fans and heartbroken co-stars even made “Rip Queen” trend online as they remembered the late actress’ most iconic TV and film scenes.

“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe, “Sister Act” actress Whoopi Goldberg and “Downton Abbey” co-stars Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery were among the first to speak out.

“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job. I knew virtually nothing about her other than that my parents were awestruck at the fact that I would be working with her,” Radcliffe said in a statement. “The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the first thing I asked her when we met was, ‘Would you like me to call you Dame?’ at...

Daniel Radcliffe is paying tribute to Maggie Smith.

The beloved actress, who played Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday (September 27).

Daniel, 35, issued a statement and reflected on his experience working with her, which began well before he was cast as Harry Potter.

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“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job. I knew virtually nothing about her other than that my parents were awestruck at the fact that I would be working with her. The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the first thing I asked her when we met was ‘would you like me to call you Dame?’ at which she laughed and said something to the effect of ‘don’t be ridiculous,...

Maggie Smith’s half-century-spanning career is being celebrated by her peers.

The iconic actress, best known for her roles in the “Harry Potter” films and “Downton Abbey” franchise, died on September 27. She was 89.

“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” Smith’s sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said in a statement shared with IndieWire. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

The statement continued, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and...

Daniel Radcliffe is paying tribute to the late Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89 years old. The two actors are veterans of the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Radcliffe starred in the title role of all eight movies, while Smith appeared in every “Harry Potter” movie except “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” as Professor Minerva McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor House and the deputy headmistress at Hogwarts under Albus Dumbledore.

“The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job. I knew virtually nothing about her other than that my parents were awestruck at the fact that I would be working with her,” Radcliffe said in a statement. “The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the first thing I asked her when we met was ‘would you...

The death of Dame Maggie Smith is one that obviously echoed through many lives, both of her many fans and colleagues who have worked with her across one of the most illustrious careers in the industry. It is therefore not surprising that many stars joined fans in celebrating the life of the actress, as well as reflecting on the sad loss her passing has brought with it.

Being part of the Harry Potter franchise meant that many tributes paid to the actress could not fail to mention her performance as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the fantasy saga, with the Wizarding World paying their own personal tribute and acknowledging the sad fact that her death came exactly one year after the passing of Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe shared his memories in a statement reported by the BBC, saying:

"The first time I met Maggie Smith I was nine...

Beloved actor Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed. The news was announced by her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin in a statement. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” it reads. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

Smith’s career spanned several decades, across both stage and screen – she began her theatre career in the early 1950s, while her screen career began in earnest with 1958’s Nowhere To Go. Her cinematic breakout role came in the 1965 adaptation of Othello, in which she played Desdemona – and was nominated for an Oscar. The film also starred Michael Gambon...

Maggie Smith’s Downton Abbey and Harry Potter families, as well as other Hollywood figures, are paying tribute to the Oscar-winning actress who died Friday.

She was also known for her iconic role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the film franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe, as well as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and more.

A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin to the BBC said on Friday: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

Radcliffe recalled his experience working with the “incredibly kind” Smith during his first job on David Copperfield.

Maggie Smith, the legendary British actor whose career on stage and screen spanned more than 60 years, died Friday at the age of 89. Smith was a two-time Oscar winner, earning the lead actress statuette for the title role in The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, and supporting actress for her portrayal of an Oscar loser in the anthology comedy California Suite. She also received Oscar noms for her roles in Othello, Travels with My Aunt, A Room with a View and Gosford Park. Her work in television earned her four Emmy awards, three for her role as Violet Crawley, The Dowager Countess of Grantham in PBS’ Downton Abbey. Her fourth Emmy came in 2003 as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series of Movie for her role as an eccentric novelist in the HBO film My House in Umbria. She was Emmy-nominated for her roles in the Great Performances PBS presentation of Suddenly Last Summer,...

Daniel Radcliffe opened up about how landing the life-changing role of Harry Potter kicked off his career—and he’s giving major props to the late actress Maggie Smith. At the time, he was just a kid with no clue what lay ahead, but it was Smith, aka Professor McGonagall, who spotted his potential and gave him the boost he needed to shine.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry with Maggie Smith’s Professor McGonagall | Warner Bros.

Radcliffe reminisced about those magical early days on set, where Smith’s mentorship helped him tackle the whirlwind of fame that followed. It’s a nostalgic look back at their journey in bringing J.K. Rowling’s world to life and how it shaped him into the actor he is today.

Maggie Smith: The Unseen Force Behind Daniel Radcliffe’s Rise to Fame Maggie Smith in the Harry Potter franchise | Credits: Warner Bros.

Daniel Radcliffe reflected...

Beloved British actress Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89.

Smith’s family confirmed her death in a statement to the BBC. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said. “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

Thanks to her affinity for comedic performances, Smith stole the hearts of viewers across generations — from her breakout title role in 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to her work as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Her most widely recognized role was as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise.

Smith is one of 24 actors to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting,” being awarded a competitive Academy Award,...

Caught between the tendrils of “Swiss Family Robinson” and the fish-out-water jokes that make “The Parent Trap” legendary, Ant Timpson’s “Bookworm” should be celebrated as an instant classic. That’s true not just for fans of the old-fashioned family adventure genre but for any cinephiles seeking a heartfelt father-daughter quest that’s drenched in sun, mystery, and fart jokes this fall.

For the visionary director’s sophomore feature, Timpson reunites his “Come to Daddy” cohorts to tremendous, even dazzling effect. The filmmaker once again collaborates with star Elijah Wood, writer Toby Harvard, and cinematographer Dan Katz — this time for a kid-friendly romp hunting a local legend through the director’s native New Zealand wilderness. You can watch the stunning trailer above, which IndieWire exclusively debuts ahead of the film’s U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 22.

Opposite newcomer Nell Fisher (soon to be seen in “Stranger Things” Season 5) as the unstoppable Mildred,...

Ah, the Harry Potter franchise. It’s incredible how it’s still a mainstay in pop culture after all these years. The franchise continues to evolve beyond the annual movie marathons and the HBO 20th Anniversary special.

In 2023, a major reboot was announced. A new TV series will adapt each of the seven books in detail and aim for a 2026 release. This new project reflects the ongoing influence and reinvention of the Wizarding World for new generations.

Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson at the Hand, Foot, and Wand-Print Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on July 8, 2007, in Hollywood, California (Carrie Nelson / Shutterstock)

It’ll be intriguing to see how much further the Harry Potter series can go, especially with the upcoming reboot, and where the careers of its now-grown stars will lead.

The original actors, who delivered such compelling performances at a young age, left an indelible mark on the franchise.

I miss the good ol’ days of magic.

I suppose what I really miss is life’s simplicity; how the lack of options brought folks together. No time was wasted endlessly scrolling through various streaming apps to find the perfect viewing experience, just to abandon it all and stare at our respective devices. Back in my day, if there was an event on television, that’s what you were watching with your family. And magic specials were a huge part of my television-viewing youth. I remember scouring the TV Guide, and finding out that evening there would be a special magic event—whether it was David Copperfield, Lance Burton, Penn and Teller, or the various magicians featured on The World’s Greatest Magic. There was something so exciting about our family getting together to marvel at these gods among regular folk, the fascinating mix of entertainment and bewilderment—could these mentalists truly read minds?...

While we wait for the final season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” we’ve learned this week that the live stage play “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is coming to Broadway.

The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, “mega five-star hit” (Sunday Times) play will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially open Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

Based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, and rooted in the mythology and world of the Netflix global phenomenon, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is a new play written by Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin.

“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is described as “a new story live on stage,” and it’s set in Hawkins, 1959. “The First Shadow” takes place “before the world turned upside down.”

Hailed by the Daily Telegraph as “The West End Event of...

When the 2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone arrived on the silver screen, it not only marked the start of Daniel Radcliffe’s acting career and skyrocketing bank balance but also transported audiences into a vibrant and whimsical new realm. But what most people aren’t aware of, are the events that went behind the making of the franchise.

Daniel Radcliffe in a still from the Harry Potter franchise | Warner Bros. Pictures

One such anecdote narrates the casting saga of the Harry Potter films. Apparently, when Steven Spielberg, the maestro of cinematic magic was asked to direct the films, he had chosen young American talent Haley Joel Osment for the titular role. Thankfully, J.K. Rowling established one strict rule that helped Daniel Radcliffe secure the role but ended up being a bane for Robin Williams.

Steven Spielberg’s Initial Choice for the Role of Harry Potter

Ahead of Chris Columbus,...

Can you imagine the wizarding universe without its most iconic character, Harry Potter? Well, according to filmmaker Chris Columbus, young Daniel Radcliffe almost didn’t make it into the film, since his parents were initially skeptical about the franchise. Eyed to become the world’s most famous wizard at the tender age of 10, Radcliffe was held back by his parents.

Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Warner Bros.

Worried that the extensive franchise would be overwhelming and the fame would be too overpowering for their young son, Daniel Radcliffe’s parents didn’t want him to be associated with Harry Potter. That’s when Chris Columbus entered with his spell of persuasion to convince Radcliffe’s parents. With a sprinkle of determination and a dash of parental reassurance, Columbus created history.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Parents’ Concerns About Fame and Overwhelm

Amid the sustaining popularity of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter,...

The good old-fashioned family adventure is a genre unto itself, and one worth celebrating when kid-friendly films as good as “Bookworm” open events like Fantasia Fest 2024.

Director Ant Timpson and writer Toby Harvard reunite for their second scrappy feature following the 2019 cult horror hit “Come to Daddy.” This time, they’ve cast repeat collaborator Elijah Wood as a low-rent American magician and an absentee dad who is suddenly conscripted back into parental service by an emergency overseas. For this crowd-pleasing comedy, the camera finds the former “Lord of the Rings” hero once again crawling the stunning landscapes of New Zealand — only here, Wood is part of a father-daughter odd couple and, acting opposite plucky kid hero Nell Fisher, he plays against Frodo-type as neither the short nor the brave one.

In this quietly epic tale of slow-won forgiveness and mutual understanding, the not-so-mystical Shawn Wise (exquisite name) and his estranged 11-year-old,...

We bring together the Dark Lord and the Lady of the Light – aka. Charlie Vickers and Morfydd Clark – to talk stunts, orcs and Lego towers.

Neither Morfydd Clark nor Charlie Vickers knew precisely what they were getting into when they signed up for The Rings Of Power.

Of course, they understood it would be a huge production, telling a sprawling story set in the Second Age of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Likely culturally prominent, career-changing stuff, whether compared with Clark’s impressive work in indies like Saint Maud and The Personal History Of David Copperfield, or Vickers’ supporting roles in TV show Medici and Aussie comedy Palm Beach. But, right at the outset, neither was aware they were playing the iconic Galadriel and Sauron. The true identity of Vickers’ character, Halbrand, wasn’t revealed to the Melbourne-born actor until part-way through shooting the first season, while Clark didn’t even...

The Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, faced major financial failures before their TV success. Jonathan Scott's failed magician career led to bankruptcy after being scammed and losing everything. Despite early setbacks, Jonathan and Drew Scott became extremely rich and successful with their TV shows.

Since the Property Brothers have been wildly successful on TV for years, it sometimes seems like everything goes right for them. After all, Jonathan Scott is engaged to Zooey Deschanel, who enjoyed many years of success before fans began to question if she was a nepo baby.

In reality, however, Drew and Jonathan Scott have had struggles, like when they upset two homeowners and one of them was almost arrested. On top of all that, it turns out that Jonathan and Drew Scott suffered some huge failures before they became famous.

Jonathan And Drew Scott Suffered Massive Financial Failures Before They Became Famous

In 2020, Realtor.

Magician David Copperfield was recently accused of sexual misconduct by several women.

Copperfield’s net worth is an estimated $1 billion, and he is one of the most successful illusionists in the world. However, his reputation has been damaged by sexual assault allegations spanning from the late 1980s to 2014, and more than half of the women involved in these alleged incidents claim that they were under 18 at the time.

Three women alleged that Copperfield drugged them, rendering them unable to provide consent when Copperfield engaged in sexual activities with them. Three other women claimed that he groped them during his onstage performances. Others said his behavior was inappropriate, given their age difference and power imbalance.

In an interview with The Guardian, one woman claimed that she was picked from thousands on stage during a show she attended to be a part of Copperfield’s trick. After the show, one of Copperfield...

Dazzler Media has unleashed the trailer for the upcoming Irish animation ‘A Greyhound of a Girl.’

In this beautifully animated story of love and family, filled with joy and laughter, we join four generations of women as they take a glorious and life-affirming journey together. When unexpected news leads them to embark on a trip, they gain the opportunity to reconnect and learn more about each other.

Eleven-year-old Mary has an insatiable passion for cooking and dreams of becoming a

great chef. Her grandmother, Emer, with whom she has a very special bond, encourages her to make this dream come true. But every path has its obstacles, and facing them turns

into quite an adventure.

Starring the voice talents of BAFTA winner Sharon Horgan, Oscar nominee Brendan Gleeson, Charlene McKenna and Rosaleen Linehan, this moving, tender film is based on the acclaimed book by award-winning author Roddy Doyle (The Commitments...

The release date for Harlan Cobens Netflix series Missing You has seemingly been revealed. Coben is a bestselling author of mystery novels who has had a number of his works adapted to the screen for film and television. Most recently, this came in the form of the series Fool Me Once, which premiered on Netflix on January 1, 2024.

Fool Me Once is currently available to watch on Netflix.

As per Digital Spy, Richard Armitage provides a tease as to when Missing You will be released. According to the actor, he believes that Missing You will take the same slot on Netflix as Fool Me Once did, which would put Missing You coming on January 1, 2025. While the soon-to-be Missing You star likely has some insight through his work on the show, it is unclear what level of confidence he has in this release window or how he is getting his information. Check...

Netflix expands upon the “Stranger Things Universe” with the brand new “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a live stage play that’s become a massive hit over in London.

Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions today released the first look trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. With some of the groundbreaking theatrical special effects teased on film for the first time, the show announces an extension into 2025 at the Phoenix Theatre.

Written by Kate Trefry and with direction by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the production opened to rave reviews at the Phoenix Theatre on December 14, 2023. The show, currently breaking box office records at Phoenix Theatre where it is now booking until February 16, 2025, has recently won several awards including the Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and...